SB 330 (2000): establishing a committee to study the impact of water withdrawals on instream flows and the impact of instream flow rules on entities that withdraw water or are affected by instream flows.

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SB 330 (2000)

establishing a committee to study the impact of water withdrawals on instream flows and the impact of instream flow rules on entities that withdraw water or are affected by instream flows.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 242

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3632). On March 9, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 9, 2000 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2000. The committee held work sessions on April 12, 2000 and April 26, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. Russman Concur With House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2000, making it Chapter 242 of the session laws. It took effect on August 7, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2000, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • April 4, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RMs305-307,LOB
  • April 12, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB (Rep Downing)
  • April 26, 2000, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305-307,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen. Russman Concur With House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Environment; SJ Convening Day, Pg. 8
  • January 20, 2000: Hearing , Jan. 20 , 2:20 p.m., Room 104 , LOB; SC1, Pg.5
  • March 6, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{3632}; SC15 Pg.3
  • March 9, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment{3632}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ22, p660
  • March 15, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 3/15/2000
  • April 4, 2000: Hearing Apr 4 11:00 RMs305-307,LOB
  • April 12, 2000: Subcom Work Session Apr 12 10:00 RM305,LOB (Rep Downing)
  • April 26, 2000: Subcom Work Session Apr 26 9:45 RM305-307,LOB
  • April 26, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 4 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • April 26, 2000: Prop Comm Am{4244}(New Title); HC36, p1118
  • May 4, 2000: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1210-1211 + 1236
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Russman Concur With House Amendment{4244}[New Title], MA, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ48, p1537
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • June 8, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/8/2000 Eff: 8/7/2000 Chap: 0242
  • July 25, 2000: Study Committee Members: Senators Roberge, D'Allesandro, Pignatelli; for (Ch. 242:1)

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